Why We’re Crushing On Peptides In Skincare Right Now

The buzz ingredient that we can’t get enough of.

As we get older, the signs of ageing such as fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin may become more apparent on our faces, which is where a skincare product boosted with peptides can help.

Peptides are a chain of amino acids (they’re like building blocks of protein) that can tell your skin cells to produce more collagen, which in turn, plumps up your skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Yes, it’s honestly as great as it sounds.

Here are a few of our favourite peptide-based products that we think are worth adding to your skincare regimen.

Best for: ageing or mature skin

Want to try a moisturiser that can deliver a serving of peptides to your skin? Look no further than Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream. It’s a new moisturiser that boasts a CL1870 Peptide Complex™ which is able to increase the production of your skin’s natural collagen and in turn, visibly diminish fine lines and wrinkles. The product also features the perfect dose of active ingredients that are clinically proven to improve the quality of your skin, yet is gentle enough to use on sensitive skin types.

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"At Clinique, it's not about loading [products] up with high levels of active ingredients," says Ida Wong, Vice President of Global Product Development at Clinique. "Sometimes there's a perception that you can put a particular percentage [of actives] in the product but it doesn't always mean that it's going to be good for the skin. With actives, your skin can only metabolise so much and tolerate so much. When it starts to tip over, it's going to start to irritate your skin."

Best for: congested skin

If your skin is blemish-prone, then the Saya Super Serum is for you. This lightweight formula features multi-weight hyaluronic acid, PentavitinⓇ, niacinamide, Lipopeptide ChroNOline™, a B-Vitamin Complex and Australian native wild berries to improve skin texture, regulate oil production and deeply hydrate your skin. Acne-prone complexions are replenished and restored, resulting in plumped-up, bouncy skin that stays hydrated for up to 72 hours.

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Best for: signs of ageing around the eyes

The skin on your face is finer around your peepers, meaning it's extra susceptible to show signs of ageing like fine lines and sagging skin. The endota Vita-Peptide Eye Cream heroes Juveleven, a peptide that can improve skin elasticity and collagen production, which works in tandem with vitamin E and a vitamin A derivative to defend skin from free-radical damage and improve barrier function.

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